China, Russia sign deals on high-speed railways

2014-10-14 04:55:25

China and Russia on Monday inked a host of cooperation deals ranging from finance and investment to energy and high-speed railways.

Coal-to-gas projects under microscope

2014-10-14 03:58:51

Facing a growing public outcry to do something about choking smog, China has called for acceleration in programs for turning coal in remote areas into gas and then piping it to cities.

Beijing given 10% of central funds to curb air pollution

2014-10-14 03:25:25

The central government allocated $1.6 billion to three major industrial zones to curb air pollution in 2014, double the amount allocated in 2013, according to the Ministry of Finance.

High-speed rail deal part of $10b agreements

2014-10-14 02:40:21

China will take a decisive stake in Russia's transportation development, with Chinese companies building the country's 1st high-speed rail line.

China to promote all-round ties with Russia

2014-10-13 22:05:02

China is willing to further materialize all-round and in-depth exchange and cooperation with Russia, visiting Chinese Premier Li Keqiang said Monday.

Beijing plans to build Universal theme park

2014-10-13 20:38:46

The Chinese government has approved the development of a world-class Universal theme park in Beijing, insiders said on Monday.

Li lays wreath at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

2014-10-13 19:38:25

Premier Li Keqiang (R) lays a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Moscow, which is dedicated to Russian soldiers killed in the anti-Fascist war, Oct 13, 2014. Li arrived in Moscow on Sunday afternoon for an official visit to Russia and he will attend the 19th China-Russia Prime Ministers' Regular Meeting.

GM's sales in China rise 15%

2014-10-13 11:53:48

General Motors Co and its joint ventures in China posted a 15.2 percent increase in September sales as the automaker remains on track to exceed last year's sales volume.

Disney in China: Patience is its virtue

2014-10-13 11:53:48

China's current economic growth - even with a slower rate than the past few years - never seems to put off multinational companies' big plans for that market. Every foreign firm wants a China story nowadays, either to tap into the market or to expand their presence in the world's No 2 economy.

China, US to jointly prepare for Obama's trip

2014-10-13 10:19:35

China and the United States agreed Sunday to jointly make good preparations for US President Barack Obama's visit to Beijing next month for the APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting.

Move to boost court transparency

2014-10-13 08:15:01

Details of more than 3,200 court spokesmen and spokeswomen, including their names, office addresses and phone numbers, have been published online in an effort to improve judicial transparency.

China to recruit 22,000 national-level civil servants

2014-10-13 07:48:56

China's national-level government agencies, their affiliated public institutions and local branches will recruit over 22,000 civil servants in 2015, up from the 19,000-plus in 2014.